Upanayana

Culture Dec 25, 2018

Upanayana – More Ritualistic Aspects

Brahmacāri-dharmāḥ – Rules and Regulations of Student-hood[1] After the brahmacārī goes around the fire altar and makes offerings into it, the ācārya holds him...

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Culture Jan 01, 2019

Upanayana – Sandhyāvandana

The daily worship of the sun is called Sandhyā.[1] The word ‘sandhyā’ literally means ‘twilight’ but also indicates the prayer performed during the morning and...

Hari Ravikumar

Culture Jan 08, 2019

Upanayana – Conclusion

Education and Code of Conduct[1] The study of Veda did not merely consist in learning the mantras by heart. The students had to also understand the meaning. Ma...

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